Springfield, IL → Lawrence, KS · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Lawrence

About 360 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,850–$4,240, delivery in 1–3 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 17 in Lawrence.

360 miroad distance
6 h 54 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,850–$4,2402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Springfield, Illinois
To: Lawrence, Kansas
Road distance: ≈ 360 miles (305 straight-line)
Drive time: 6 h 54 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 58 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination: 17 (14 interstate)

Reverse: Lawrence → Springfield

Lawrence sits about 360 miles west of Springfield, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Kansas that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,850 to $4,240 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 54 min.

On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Lawrence (14 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Lawrence.

Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Lawrence about 95,000. Lawrence is the denser city (2,772 people per square mile versus 1,872 in Springfield), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Springfield to Lawrence

Full-service estimate for 360 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,220	$1,490	$1,810
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,710	$2,080	$2,540
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,850	$3,470	$4,240
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,560	$5,560	$6,780
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,270	$7,640	$9,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$520–$730

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,340–$1,970

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,850–$4,240

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Springfield (origin)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3463470
MC: 1137096
Based in: Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (309) 275-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1371987
MC: 524365
Based in: Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (727) 202-5008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 874456
MC: 519534
Based in: Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (217) 652-2075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 607202
MC: 292145
Based in: Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1995

Call (217) 525-8550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 732994
MC: 769644
Based in: Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (217) 522-8211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1750866
MC: 641234
Based in: New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (217) 341-6189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4533601
MC: 1797987
Based in: Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (217) 725-6536 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4149348
MC: 1592549
Based in: Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (920) 841-6516 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Springfield

Near Lawrence (destination)

Professional Delivery Services INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1380572
MC: 745731
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 312-0351 Route Verify on FMCSA

Free Agents LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1644908
MC: 616036
Based in: Tonganoxie, KS 66086 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Professional Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 917983
MC: 397078
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (785) 842-1115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Starving Artists Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Bcv Moving On LLC

USDOT: 768024
MC: 345177
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (785) 749-5073 Route Verify on FMCSA

Full Swing Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1996368
MC: 727907
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66049 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (913) 645-7101 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom In Christ Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1397728
MC: 530604
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66046 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (785) 218-3406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zhanettrucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3516994
MC: 1176725
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (702) 981-5293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dock2dock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Door2door Movers LLC

USDOT: 4517072
MC: 1789178
Based in: Lawrence, KS 66044 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 200-8777 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Lawrence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Lawrence?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,810 for a studio, $1,710 to $2,540 for a one-bedroom, $2,850 to $4,240 for a two-bedroom, $4,560 to $6,780 for a three-bedroom and $6,270 to $9,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lawrence from Springfield?

About 360 road miles (305 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 54 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Kansas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Springfield to Lawrence?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $520 to $730 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,340 to $1,970. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Springfield–Lawrence corridor.